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Monday, Sep 04

Brain waves of distressed patients slow to meditative state as violist plays, study finds

Improvisatory clinical viola music calms agitated epilepsy patients—as seen in their brain waves—when they are hospitalized in the epilepsy-monitoring unit, reports a new Northwestern Medicine pilot study.

Sep 4, 2023

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Study suggests single dose of psilocybin safe and effective as treatment for major depressive disorder

A collaboration between 34 researchers at 18 institutions has looked into the efficacy and safety of psilocybin in patients with major depressive disorder.

Sep 4, 2023 report

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First-in-class targeted microRNA therapy slows cancer tumor growth

A new cancer therapy developed by Purdue University researchers attacks tumors by tricking cancer cells into absorbing a snippet of RNA that naturally blocks cell division. As reported in Oncogene, tumors treated with the ...

Sep 4, 2023

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Scientists harness 'helper' T cells to treat tumors

Scientists are on the hunt for a unique set of mutations, called "neoantigens," that let the immune system distinguish tumor cells from normal cells. Their goal is to help the immune system react to neoantigens and target ...

Sep 4, 2023

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Bird flu is undergoing changes that could increase the risk of widespread human transmission

A new study from researchers in China and Nottingham has discovered that a subtype of avian flu virus, endemic in poultry farms in China, is undergoing mutational changes, which could increase the risk of the disease being ...

Sep 4, 2023

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New study shows 1 in 3 men worldwide are infected with genital human papillomavirus

A new study has been published in The Lancet Global Health showing that almost one in three men over the age of 15 are infected with at least one genital human papillomavirus (HPV) type, and one in five are infected with ...

Sep 4, 2023

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Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

In a paper, "Epitope editing enables targeted immunotherapy of acute myeloid leukaemia," published in Nature, researchers at the Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, introduce a genetic ...

Sep 4, 2023 report

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Tuesday, Sep 05

Toddlers learn to reason logically before they learn to speak, according to study

How do we learn to speak during childhood or how do we acquire knowledge about the world around us? Toddlers' social interactions in their social and family environment and in schools help to explain this, but they are not ...

Sep 5, 2023

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Scientists discover new cause of Alzheimer's, vascular dementia

Researchers have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

Sep 5, 2023

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Resistant starch supplement found to reduce liver triglycerides in people with fatty liver disease

Resistant starch is a non-digestible fiber that ferments in the large intestine, and consumption of it has previously been shown to have a positive effect on metabolism in animal studies.

Sep 5, 2023

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Scientists decipher the fingertip's 'memory'

Scientists have detailed how the activity of tactile neurons in the fingertip in response to an applied force is influenced by the fingertip's mechanical memory of previous forces.

Sep 5, 2023

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Study reveals new insights into GABA, the brain's key signaling molecule

In a groundbreaking review paper published in Nature Reviews Neuroscience, scientists have shed new light on the role of GABA, a key signaling molecule in the brain.

Sep 5, 2023

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Study reveals key role of epigenetic information in stem cell function

Researchers revealed the importance of the transmission of epigenetic information through cell division for embryonic stem cells functionality. This has broad implications for aging, cancer, and regenerative medicine.

Sep 5, 2023

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Living model of brain reveals how human neurons work together to process information

A paper published in Nature Communications shows that when neurons are given information about the changing world around them (task-related sensory input) it changes how they behave, putting them on edge so that tiny inputs ...

Sep 5, 2023

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Wednesday, Sep 06

The discovery of a new kind of cell shakes up neuroscience

A research team from University of Lausanne (UNIL) and the Wyss Center, has discovered a new type of cell essential for brain function. Hybrid in composition and function, in between the two types of brain cells known so ...

Sep 6, 2023

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Medical cannabis use in patients with chronic health issues linked to improvements in health-related quality of life

Australian patients with chronic health issues prescribed medical cannabis showed significant improvements in overall health-related quality of life and fatigue in the first three months of use, along with improvements in ...

Sep 6, 2023

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Chronic fatigue syndrome may have a post-viral infection origin

Professor Maureen R. Hanson of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, has looked into historical outbreaks of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue ...

Sep 6, 2023 report

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Study finds COVID vaccine mandates significantly reduce infection rates on college campuses

New research from The Ohio State University College of Medicine finds COVID-19 vaccine mandates are highly effective at reducing the spread of the virus and increasing immunity in a university setting.

Sep 6, 2023

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Researchers identify new gene mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease risk

A study led by experts from Indiana University School of Medicine has shed new light on the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease. The team's research, rooted in human genetics studies, has unearthed a critical mutation ...

Sep 6, 2023

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After treatment with semaglutide, newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes patients found to need little or no insulin

Treating newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes patients with semaglutide (trade names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) may drastically reduce or even eliminate their need for injected insulin.

Sep 6, 2023

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SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, can infect sensory neurons

When COVID-19 began spreading in 2020, some of its most common symptoms affected the peripheral nervous system, the network of nerves that enables communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Many people reported ...

Sep 6, 2023

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Thursday, Sep 07

New research reveals close connection between cognitive flexibility and neurogenesis

The ability to shift from one type of cognitive problem-solving strategy to another when the circumstances change, called cognitive adaptability or flexibility, is an essential function for humans. When this ability is diminished—whether ...

Sep 7, 2023

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Moral reasoning found to display characteristic patterns in the brain

Every day we encounter circumstances we consider wrong: a starving child, a corrupt politician, an unfaithful partner, a fraudulent scientist. These examples highlight several moral issues, including matters of care, fairness ...

Sep 7, 2023

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Online AI-based test for Parkinson's disease severity shows promising results

An artificial intelligence tool developed by researchers at the University of Rochester can help people with Parkinson's disease remotely assess the severity of their symptoms within minutes. A study in npj Digital Medicine ...

Sep 7, 2023

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Chitin from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms engages the immune system during digestion

Who can forget the stomach-churning moments when "Survivor" contestants forced down crunchy insects, among other unappetizing edibles, for a chance to win $1 million? In daring culinary challenges, the TV show's contestants ...

Sep 7, 2023

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Researchers show zinc plays a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'

New research, published in Nature Communications, has found that a link between the important micronutrient zinc and a sensor protein in the gut in the prevention and management of a range of bowel conditions, such as inflammatory ...

Sep 7, 2023

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Sports and physical exercise require mental effort, even in elite athletes

For a long time, it has been a common belief that when you are very good at something, your body performs almost automatically—you act almost like a zombie. The Norwegian researcher Gunnar Breivik described this view in ...

Sep 7, 2023

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New drug shows promise in preventing cartilage loss from osteoarthritis

People suffering with osteoarthritis currently have only two treatment options: pain management and joint surgery. Both options can have complications and neither targets the disease's root causes.

Sep 7, 2023

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Friday, Sep 08

New study disentangles a long-standing link between inflammation and cancer progression

A new study published in Nature Genetics led by the Mead Group in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine has demonstrated a previously unknown effect of chronic inflammation on TP53-mutant hematopoietic stem cells.

Sep 8, 2023

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Exercise-induced hormone irisin may reduce Alzheimer's disease plaque and tangle pathology in the brain

Researchers who previously developed the first 3D human cell culture models of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that displays two major hallmarks of the condition—the generation of amyloid beta deposits followed by tau tangles—have ...

Sep 8, 2023

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Probing the unimaginable: New data help to understand the nature of aphantasia

"Think of a white sandy beach on a paradise island. Can you see it?" The ability to visualize a place, object, or place on request varies significantly between individuals. But some people cannot conjure up mental images ...

Sep 8, 2023

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Study finds vaping renders frontline immune cells unable to move to meet threats

Inhaling vapor from an e-cigarette may be stopping frontline immune cells from working typically, as a new study shows that even moderate smoke exposure suppresses cell activity.

Sep 8, 2023

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What physicians get wrong about the risks of being overweight

Based on cues she'd picked up from popular culture and public health guidance, Stanford Medicine statistician Maya Mathur, Ph.D., had always assumed that being overweight decreases lifespans. She was surprised, then, to come ...

Sep 8, 2023

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Study shows food from tobacco-owned brands more 'hyperpalatable' than competitor's food

Many of us know all too well the addictive nature of many foods marketed in the United States—most call it "junk food." In fact, this kind of salty, sweet and high-fat fare makes up the lion's share of what's marketed to ...

Sep 8, 2023

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New genetic variants associated with resting heart rate and cardiovascular disease risk

Investigators have identified more than 60 previously unknown genetic variants associated with resting heart rate that may also contribute to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to recent findings published ...

Sep 8, 2023

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Saturday, Sep 09

Color of phlegm can predict outcomes for patients with the lung disease, bronchiectasis

The color of the phlegm from patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs and predict their future outcomes, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory ...

Sep 9, 2023

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Trial finds that adagrasib demonstrates durable clinical activity in patients with KRAS-G12C mutations

The oral, selective KRAS G12C inhibitor KRAS-G12C inhibitor adagrasib demonstrated durable clinical activity, with a median overall survival of 14.1 months and approximately one in three patients alive at two years, according ...

Sep 9, 2023

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Exhaled breath analysis shows promise in detecting malignant pleural mesothelioma

Identifying and analyzing volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma showed promise as a screening method for MPM, according to research presented today at the International ...

Sep 9, 2023

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Adverse association identified for calcium channel blocker use, glaucoma

There is an adverse association between calcium channel blocker (CCB) use and glaucoma, according to a study published online Sept. 7 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Sep 9, 2023

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Updated COVID shots are coming. They're part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are coming soon, just in time to pair them with flu shots. And this fall, the first vaccines for another scary virus called RSV are rolling out to older adults and pregnant women.

Sep 9, 2023

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Cognitive functional therapy: How it can reduce low back pain and get you moving

If you haven't had lower back pain, it's likely you know someone who has. It affects around 40% of adults in any year, ranging from adolescents to those in later life. While most people recover, around 20% go on to develop ...

Sep 9, 2023

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Providers have inadequate awareness of PCV20 vaccination recommendations

Two-thirds of health care providers agree or strongly agree with expanding recommendations for the new 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20), according to research published in the Sept. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers ...

Sep 9, 2023

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Sunday, Sep 10

Melatonin for kids: Is it safe? How to help school children get good sleep

Lots of parents are giving their children the supplement melatonin to help with sleep, but is it safe?

Sep 10, 2023

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Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

As Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a specialist in climate change and maternal health, explains the reasons to health editor Nadine Dreyer.

Sep 10, 2023

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Surgery soon? Use these 3 tips to manage post-surgical pain

When someone has surgery, pain may be top of mind.

Sep 10, 2023

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Decrease in U.S. preterm mortality seen in recent decades

From 1995-1997 to 2018-2020, there was an improvement in the preterm mortality rate in the United States, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in JAMA Pediatrics.

Sep 10, 2023

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